News, articles and events on Green Jobs
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Roundtable discussion at the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development 2023
Operationalizing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus through Decent Work
During the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development (15-17 May 2023), the Swedish International Development cooperation Agency (Sida) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) organize a roundtable discussion on the role of decent work across the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, in which also the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) participate.
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Circular Economy
Global South circular economy could generate millions of job opportunities
09 May 2023
The use, re-use and recycling of products contributes to sustainable development and helps combat climate change.
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Employment-intensive Investment Project phase VI
Signing of Implementation Agreement between the ILO-EIIP-KfW Project and the Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan
07 May 2023
ILO in Jordan signs a new Implementation agreement with Ministry of Agriculture in Jordan for the afforestation of 1,750 dunums (175 Ha) in 4 Governorates namely Irbid, Jerash, Ajloun an Al Balqa.
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Aviation sector
New recommendations call for human-centered approach in the aviation sector
05 May 2023
Delegates from governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations have adopted new recommendations to promote decent work and ensure the sustainability of the aviation sector.
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News
ILO joins informal meeting of EU Ministers of Employment and Social Policy on mismatch between skills and jobs
04 May 2023
At the Informal meeting of the EU Ministers of Employment and Social Policy (EPSCO), Heinz Koller, ILO Assistant Director-General, underlined the importance of adapting skills policies to anticipate skills needs for future green jobs.
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News
High Level Meeting Builds Momentum for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions
27 April 2023
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2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum
ILO to advocate for decent jobs for marginalized young people at UN Youth Forum
21 April 2023
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Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF
ILO Director-General statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)
14 April 2023
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Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF
ILO Director-General statement to the Development Committee
12 April 2023
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ILO in action
Supporting green economic development in Thailand
11 April 2023
Wasana Sittirin, ILO consultant for the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) in Thailand, explains how the project is providing support to the country in their shift towards a greener economy.